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Calypso Reef Cruises

Corner Warner & Grant Stree, Port Douglas, Queensland 4877, Australia
+61 07 40996999
Ranked #6 of 32 tours in Port Douglas
4.5 of 5 stars 160 Reviews
Type: Tours, Water sports
Owner description: Great memories are built on great experiences and Calypso delivers both. From the dive enthusiast to the less experienced swimmer, Calypso Reef...... more » Owner description: Great memories are built on great experiences and Calypso delivers both. From the dive enthusiast to the less experienced swimmer, Calypso Reef Charters provides a unique and personalised experience for each guest. Calypso pride themselves on providing a fast, stable and enjoyable ride to the outer reef without over crowding the vessel.As an advanced eco certified operator, Calypso is committed to the protection of the reef through continual innovation, conservation and preservation processes. « less
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delta119
London, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012 NEW

We had a great day with Calypso. It is very well organised so you get straight on the boat at the beginning of the day with no queuing. Also, the gear is all laid out so that you can get the maximum time in the water. My partner had never dived before so he was a little nervous, but the... More

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Canca87
Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012

We had a great time with the crew of calypso. Charlie was a good host, the sea was calm, the boat was in great shape, toilets all clean and functional. One great thing about calypso was the included cost of stinger suits. Most other companies charge for hire, and they make hire compulsory! The three dive locations were great too,... More

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Kingpurple72
Tyers
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14 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012

Our reef trip was fantastic! Weather was a little rough, but careful choice of reef positions ensured a great day out. Only around 50 on board on our trip, so very comfortable onboard. Staff were awesome - very friendly & knowledgeable. Only female staff member was a little hard to take though. All 3 sites visited were excellent, & thoroughly... More

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Steve-manly
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

Great day from start to finish. Good sized well equipped boat, knowledgable and attentive staff led to a relaxed day on the reef Some divers, some snorkellers at three separate locations - great visibility and variety of fish and corals. Good quality (relatively new) equipment provided. My 5yr old son was well looked after on board an in the water More

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AngelEspana
Barcelona, Spain
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

Had a terrific time on Calypso and in the water. We were lucky enough to have beautiful weather, great visibility and saw loads of sea critters. Calypso is a comfortable and tidy boat and the crew are friendly and knowledgeable. The equipment was in good condition and the crew were great at safety and attentiveness. Definitely rent one of their... More

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jph2010
Perth, Australia
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18 reviews
17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
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I hadn't planned to scuba AT ALL...the idea of snorkeling seemed displeasing to me even, much less scuba. The water belongs to the fish and I did not want to be near them. We were going to go on a tour that had a glass bottom boat for that reason, but our resort suggested we would like Calypso and so... More

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shirasam
New York
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012
1
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My husband and I stayed in Port Douglas for a few nights in Jan 2012. We were recommended to do a day tour on Calypso and we got a great deal. Even though it rained most of the day, nobody cared. The snorkeling is top notch and the scuba diving is excellent and a great value. The lunch provided was... More

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Shane S
Toowoomba, Australia
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012

This was a fantastic trip, the weather was overcast and raining, however the crew made it an enjoyable day... there was so much to see and do, the food was great, plenty of it, equipment was more than satisfactory and they took us to three different locations giving us and amazing experience. Well done and we would recommend the day... More

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Katrinaa91
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012

Initially apprehensive about snorkelling since it was our first time, the staff especially Charlie made us feel comfortable in the water. The reef and wildlife was beautiful. We went to three spots which I think is a better itinerary than the other companies which anchor at only one spot for a few hours. They keep you well fed with a... More

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RayRach
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2012

absolutely fabulous. Calypso was recommended by friends & our resort in port douglas. We were not disappointed. The staff were fantastic with both giving us information about our trip the boat, the reef, snorkelling & diving but also letting you do enjoy the trip without ann.ying. The were very helpful making sure the guest were getting the most from their... More

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